NC16 88 over Naked Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1261 · Structure no. 000000000090026
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 88 over Naked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC16 88 over Naked Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 88 over Naked Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 88 over Naked Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 88 over Naked Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC16 88 over Naked Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC16 88 over Naked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.